Detroit Lions at Houston Texans 8/17/19 - NFL Betting Picks & Odds
Detroit Lions vs. Houston Texans
NFL: 8:00 PM EST
Aug. 17, 2019
TV: NA
Latest Odds : HOU -3.5 Total 42.5
The Detroit Lions head to Houston on Saturday to take on Lions in their second preseason game. The Lions got beat up at home in their first game losing 31-3 to the Patriots. David Fales took the majority of snaps for the Lions. Fales went 5/14 with an interception.
Head coach Matt Patricia will most likely hold off from playing most of his starters again this week. The Lions are trying to avoid injury and are giving their back ups as many live reps as they can. Fred Jones recorded the only sack for Detroit last week.
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The Houston Texans return home after losing in Green Bay last Thursday. The Texans only played one quarterback last week. Joe Webb completed 25 of his 40 passes. Webb threw for 286 yards with 1 touchdown and two interceptions.
The Houston Texans head back home for their second game and remain without Jaedeveon Clowney. Karan Higdon Jr. had the most carries last week with 8. The Texans had two rushing touchdowns and one through the air.
Recent Betting Trends:
Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on fieldturf.
Texans are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Under is 4-1 in Lions last 5 road games.
Under is 4-0 in Texans last 4 home games.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Texans -4.5
The Detroit Lions will most likely not look good through the preseason as they look to remain healthy. Houston was able to move the ball last week and the Lions will not be able to keep pace this week. Look for Webb and AJ McCarron to lead the Texans to their first preseason win. Final Score Prediction, Houston Texans win and cover ATS 31-16.